Lebanon without a President: Can Lebanon Weather the Neighborhood Storm?
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Middle East Program
The Lebanese Parliament failed to elect a president for the sixth time since the term of President Michel Sleiman expired on May 25, 2014. Due to the lack of Christian consensus, Lebanese sectarian divisions, and regional discord, an early resolution to the vacant presidency is difficult. Despite the void in the presidency, several internal and regional factors, unique to Lebanon, are likely to ensure stability.
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Basem Shabb
Member of Parliament in Lebanon, Future Parliamentary bloc
Middle East Program
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